The Counselor is responsible for conducting intake assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual and group counseling for substance use disorder recovery. They also coordinate care, monitor residential health and safety, and ensure compliance with government and agency documentation standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a minimum SUD registration and a valid California driver's license with auto insurance. Experience in substance use disorder services and cultural competency are required, while SUD certification and bilingual skills are preferred.
At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.
Job summary
Assessment, treatment plan, individual and group counseling, care coordination, training, SUD recovery skills and education, and relapse prevention.
Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant recovery-related services. Conduct intake assessments, including ASAM assessments, level of care assessments, and diagnostic determinations. Treatment plans and evaluate progress.
Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
Conduct chart and treatment plan reviews to ensure compliance with agency, federal, state, and local government standards, and monitor client progress and changing needs throughout treatment.
Support and encourage client’s family-significant others to participate in client stabilization and program services, offering referrals as needed.
Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
Participate in scheduled meetings.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
Monitor and observe health and safety of residential and withdrawal management participants.
Qualifications
SUD Certification from a recognized board preferred; Minimum of SUD registration required.
Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
Experience providing substance use disorder services preferred.
Cultural competency understanding required.
Bilingual preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
Per program contact requirements, must satisfactorily complete a Tuberculosis test prior to hire and once annually thereafter.
CPR/First Aid certification (preferred), and bi-annual thereafter.
Physical requirements: These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this
position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
☒Seeing ☒Hearing ☒Speaking
☒Stooping/Bending ☒Working in cramped spaces ☒Moving around facility
☒Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving ☐Climbing
☒Lifting/carrying heavy items ☒Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒Standing for long periods
☐Working outside/underground ☒ Using hands/fingers ☒Sitting for long periods
I can perform the above functions
☐Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify
Other duties
This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Employee signature constitutes an understanding of the job requirements, essential functions, and duties.
TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).
